6 bedroom house for sale

Large period town house

Occupying a large plot with spacious accommodation over three floors.
Within a much sought after location close to the city centre. Full of period details.
Viewing imperative - not to be missed.

An extremely rare opportunity to purchase a quality Victorian townhouse that has been in the same family ownership for approximately twenty five years. 38 Falmouth Road is a fantastic period townhouse set well back from Falmouth Road and is a lot larger than one would expect. Forming part of an attractive terrace of individual period properties which are not listed (although they are within a conservation area), just a short walk from Truro city centre.

The spacious accommodation is arranged over three floor with well proportioned rooms all with large victorian style sash windows. A spacious entrance hallway with attractive tiled floor and fabulous turning staircase is a superb introduction to the house. There are many original period features throughout the home including substantial feature fireplaces with marble surrounds in the main reception rooms and master bedroom, deep skirting boards and ornate ceiling cornices. Modern additions include mains gas fired central heating and hand made kitchen by Out of Wood in Truro.

The house has attractive stone elevations with granite quoins and deep bay windows at the front. The house occupies a large plot with gardens ideal for a growing family. In addition there is parking at both ends of the property with direct access from Falmouth Road and School Lane at the rear. There is potential to erect garaging as have neighbouring properties (subject to necessary consent).

The accommodation includes two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and back kitchen on the ground floor, three double bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor and three further bedrooms and shower room on the second floor. The accommodation extends to approximately 2, 800 sq ft.

Truro is a thriving city and is renowned for its excellent selection of shops, bars, restaurants and private and comprehensive schools. Truro High School is within a short walk of this property. Truro has a main line railway link to London (Paddington). The sailing waters of the Carrick Roads are close by as are golf courses at Truro and Killiow.

38 Falmouth Road is a superb property located in one of the most sought after areas within the city. An internal viewing is absolutely essential to appreciate the size and quality of this superb individual period home.

In greater detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

Entrance hall

Tessellated tiled floor. Turning staircase to first floor. Ornate ceiling cornices. Entrance door with attractive stained glass window detailing and sliding sash window also with stained glass. Radiator. Understairs cupboard. Door way to:-
sitting room 4.75m(15'7'') x 4.62m(15'2'')
Feature marble fireplace incorporating gas fire with tiled hearth. Large bay window overlooking front garden. Ornate ceiling cornices. Two radiators. Built-in shelves in fire breast recesses, two wall lights, t.V. Point.
Dining room 4.45m(14'7'') x 4.90m(16'1'')
A twin aspect room with sliding sash windows overlooking front and rear gardens. Feature fireplace with tiled inset. Two wall lights, radiator. A lift remains in this room leading to the first floor which has been used previously by a dependent relative when this room was used as a bedroom.
En-suite wet room comprises low level w.C, wash hand basin, electric shower, extractor fan and dimplex fan heater (the wet room and lift could be removed).

Inner hallway

Partly glazed door to hall.

Cloakroom

Low level w.C, wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Sliding sash window to side (with frosted window). Radiator.
Kitchen/breakfast room 5.31m(17'5'') x 3.67m(12'0'')
Two sliding sash windows to side. A range of Out of Wood bespoke solid oak kitchen units, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with single drainer. Space for fridge and cooker. Spotlights, tiled floor. Free standing oak sideboard (matching kitchen units), former fireplace (currently blocked off). Radiator. Telephone point. Door opening:-
utility 5.14m(16'10'') x 3.68m(12'1'')
Divided into two sections. Partly tiled floor. Belfast sink. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Worcester gas fired central heating boiler. Four windows to side and rear and half glazed door leading to rear garden.

First floor

Split landing, sliding sash window to side. Stairs leading from ground floor to second floor.
Bedroom 1 4.64m(15'3'') x 4.74m(15'7'')
Large bay window overlooking the front garden. Feature marble fireplace, picture rail, radiator, pedestal wash hand basin, high skirting boards, exposed wood floor, two wall lights.
Bedroom 2 4.45m(14'7'') x 4.92m(16'2'')
A twin aspect room with sliding sash windows overlooking the front and rear. Built-in double wardrobe. Radiator. Picture rail, ornate ceiling cornices. Feature fireplace with wood surround and mantle. Rear window enjoying pleasant views over the rear garden.

Bathroom

A white suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround, low level w.C., pedestal wash hand basin with mirror and electric light and shaver point over. Frosted sliding sash window to side. Shelved airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder. Heated towel rail. Door to bedroom 2.
Bedroom 3 4.80m(15'9'') x 3.69m(12'1'')
Sliding sash window to side. Picture rail. Radiator. Fireplace with shelves in recesses. Three spotlights. Door leading to walk-in attic with light.

Second floor

landing

shower room

Comprising low level w.C, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with fully tiled surround and Mira shower. Heated towel rail, sliding sash window to side. Dimplex fan heater.
Bedroom 4 3.92m(12'10'') x 3.03m(9'11'')
Sliding sash window to rear. Radiator.
Bedroom 5 4.58m(15'0'') x 3.00m(9'10'')
Sliding sash window overlooking rear garden. Feature fireplace with wood surround. Radiator.
Bedroom 6 4.94m(16'2'') x 4.60m(15'1'')
A large twin aspect room with sliding sash windows to front and side. Feature fireplace. Radiator.

Outside

At the front and accessed from Falmouth Road is a tarmac driveway providing parking for two cars. A pathway leads to the front entrance door and continues down the side of the property where there is access into the back kitchen/utility and onto a useful potting shed at the rear. A pathway meanders to the upper garden providing access for wheel chairs and buggies. This garden is very private and enclosed behind mature hedge boundaries and granite steps lead to a paved sun terrace. Here there are raised flower beds well stocked with mature shrubs and plants including hydrangeas and a fig tree. The paved pathway continues the full length of the garden flanked by level walls enclosed behind an attractive brick wall and a Cornish stone wall. The garden enjoys a sunny south and west facing garden providing sun for most of the day. There are various fruit trees and garden pond. At the far end of the garden is a wooden shed and a path rises to the rear of the property where there is access to School Lane. Here there is parking for 2/3 cars and potential to erect a garage as have neighbouring properties (subject to necessary consent).

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Mains Gas Central Heating. N. B. The electrical circuit, appliances and heating system have not been tested by the agents.

Viewing

Strictly by Appointment through the Agents Philip Martin, Telephone: Or .

Location

Proceed out of Truro via Lemon Street passing the Richard Lander monument on the left hand side and this leads into Falmouth Road. 38 Falmouth Road is found on the right hand side.

Floorplan

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